Register for Upcoming Events

Rain Barrel Workshops
Rain Barrel Workshops with Virginia Beach Master Gardener Water Stewards
Rain Barrel Workshops will take place the second Saturday of the month, March - October from 9:00am - 10:00am at the Virginia Beach Farmer's Market.  Workshops are $50 and registration is required.  Participants will build a 55-gallon sealed rain barrel and be given a free diverter kit to help with installation on their existing down spout.  (See picture to the right.)
This is a family friendly event - children are welcome to come participate with their parents!
2018 Dates:
July 14 - Click here to register
August 11- Click here to register
Sept 8 - Click here to register
October 13 -  Click here to register

Registering for other Workshops

Aug 4 - Tea Time in the Kitchen Garden
Learn how to grow and enjoy herbs for less in your own backyard.
9-10:30 am at the Virginia Beach Farmers Market Kitchen Garden
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Aug 25 - Beneficial Insects in the Home Garden
Karen Green, VCE Virginia Beach Master Gardener
Discover beneficial insects, their identities, and their role in pollination and ecological balance. Don’t miss the interesting and information talk on a subject that every organic gardener needs to fully understand.
9-10:30 am, Virginia Beach Farmers Market Pollinator Garden
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​October 27 - Bird Bark Butter Log
Attrach many beautiful and colorful birds to your backyard with a bark butter log feeder.  Build a bark butter log and whip up a batch of bark butter.
​9:00-10:30 am, HRAREC
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